Rates/premiums

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Australian intermediaries place less business with UFIs despite market growth in H1

October 12 2026

Fire and ISR, the largest unauthorised foreign insurer (UFI) class, led the decline with new or renewed premiums invoiced down 27.3%, based on APRA data.

China powers Asia's marine insurance gains as region narrows gap with Europe – IUMI

September 23 2026

APAC accounted for 30.8% of global premiums in 2025, although currency gains masked an underlying soft market.

India GI premium growth accelerates to 9% in FY2025-26

September 18 2026

GI Council data shows premium growth accelerated from 6.2% a year earlier, though the combined ratio climbed to 117.83%.

Singapore direct GI premiums rebound 11.9% in Q2

September 11 2026

Offshore property and engineering drove most of the market's premium growth, but underwriting profit fell 10.9%.

Monte Carlo reflections: from capital formation to capital deployment

September 10 2026

Pricing adequacy set the agenda for the US and Europe at RVS 2026, but APAC discussions centred on growth and innovation.

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Lloyd's reinsurance rates to stay adequate through 2026 despite softening – AM Best

September 7 2026

Catastrophe experience and Middle East conflict-related losses will be key factors shaping Lloyd's reinsurance performance through the rest of 2026.

Japan direct GI premiums rise 4.6% in Q1 FY2026 as motor, fire, misc expand

Japan direct GI premiums rise 4.6% in Q1 FY2026 as motor, fire lines expand

September 4 2026

Direct premiums reached JPY2.87 trillion (US$17.98bn) in the April-June quarter, while claims paid increased at a slower rate of 2.3%.

Ample capacity to weigh on APAC reinsurance pricing through 2026 – Fitch

September 3 2026

Reinsurers are trimming weaker-performing lines as competition intensifies across the region.

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Philippines' non-life premiums rise 10% in H1 as motor insurance drives growth

August 27 2026

The sector remained profitable, with net income rising 44% and assets surpassing PHP400bn (US$6.48bn) even as claims continued to increase.

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Steadfast grows underlying profit 8.2%, forecasts further gains in FY2027

August 26 2026

The final set of results before an A$7.7bn (US$5.51bn) takeover shows broking and agency earnings holding up against softening premium rates.

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China insurers face subdued growth in H2 2026 as regulatory overhaul reshapes sector — Fitch

August 17 2026

Life insurance growth remained subdued in H1, while health and non-motor business supported gains in the non-life sector amid sweeping regulatory changes.

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ASIC tells motor insurers to explain premium rises

August 13 2026

The regulator has flagged widespread transparency shortcomings in car insurance renewals nearly a year after launching court proceedings against RACQ Insurance.

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